Europe

Greece

7 apps tracked4 work fine

Last verified: July 26, 2026How current is this? Read our accuracy disclaimer

Payments2

US credit/debit cards (Visa/Mastercard)

No direct substitute

Local app preferred

Widely accepted, but AMEX often not; tipping by card not common

No setup needed

Last verified: Jul 26, 2026

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Apple Pay / Google Pay

No direct substitute

Works fine

Contactless payments via mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted widely on public transport and in retail where contactless is supported

No setup needed

Last verified: Jul 26, 2026

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Messaging1

WhatsApp / iMessage

No direct substitute

Works fine

Commonly used for communication and calls over data

No setup needed

Last verified: Jul 26, 2026

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Maps & Navigation1

Google Maps

No direct substitute

Works fine

Fully functional with data or Wi‑Fi

No setup needed

Last verified: Jul 26, 2026

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Ride-hailing1

Uber

Use instead: Free Now, Bolt, iMove, Taxiplon

Local app preferred

Uber operates as UberTaxi (licensed taxis only); Free Now and Bolt more coverage; iMove & Taxiplon for islands

No setup needed

Last verified: Jul 26, 2026

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Internet Access1

Your home mobile plan

Use instead: eSIM (Airalo, Holafly, Nomad), local SIM (Cosmote, Vodafone, Nova)

Local app preferred

EU roaming free for EU numbers; US plans often expensive—eSIM or local SIM recommended

Set up before you land

Last verified: Jul 26, 2026

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Social Media Access1

Instagram / Facebook / TikTok, etc.

No direct substitute

Works fine

Access unrestricted over data or Wi‑Fi

No setup needed

Last verified: Jul 26, 2026

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